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Tourists thrilled as giant whales appear off Dak Lak coastline

A pair of whales has been spotted off the coast of Cu Lao Mai Nha island in O Loan commune, Dak Lak province, delighting locals and tourists with a rare wildlife encounter.

Rare wild dog species rediscovered in Vietnam’s Pu Hoat forest

Scientists have recorded the first field images of the critically endangered dhole at Pu Hoat Nature Reserve in Nghe An Province.

Rare wild cattle herd captured on camera in Vietnam’s Yok Don forest

A rare herd of wild cattle has been discovered in Yok Don National Park in Dak Lak Province through a camera trap monitoring system.

Rare endangered turtles return to Vietnam from South Korea

Twenty-eight rare turtles, including endangered box turtles and leaf turtles, have been returned from South Korea to Vietnam by air as part of an international wildlife conservation effort.

Where birds return and livelihoods grow in Quang Tri

Once known as a prominent bird trader in his region, Nguyen Cong Xuan has chosen a different path - one that brings life back to nature while creating a sustainable livelihood for his family.

Vietnam verifies report of citizen arrested in South Africa

Vietnam is working with South Africa to verify the arrest of a Vietnamese national linked to rhino horn smuggling.

Two deer ‘sparring’ at Cuc Phuong captivate social media

A viral video shows rare spotted deer engaging in playful behavior, offering a glimpse into life inside Vietnam’s leading national park.

Quang Tri records four rare bird species

Four bird species have been recently discovered in the Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, the central province of Quang Tri, its management board announced on March 4.

Twenty-seven wildlife species recorded in protective forest of My Son Sanctuary

Notable findings feature the Asian palm civet, greater coucal and red-throated flycatcher, as well as Red Data Book species such as the slow loris and pangolin.

Co To residents rescue dolphin stranded near port

A dolphin weighing around 15 kilograms was found stranded near the port area in Co To, Quang Ninh province. Thanks to the swift actions of local residents, the animal was rescued and safely released back into the ocean.

Belgian TV spotlight: Vietnam's wild nature reborn

Belgium’s RTBF nature series Le Jardin Extraordinaire spotlighted VN's remarkably resilient wilderness in its February 1 episode on La Une, highlighting the dramatic revival of the country’s forests, mountains, and biodiversity after decades of war.

Endangered hornbill surprises HCMC resident after crash-landing in garden

A giant hornbill weighing approximately 3kg unexpectedly flew into the yard of a home in Dat Do commune, Ho Chi Minh City.

Endangered tigers, gibbons, and crocodiles found at tourism facility in HCM City

Authorities have uncovered multiple violations at a wildlife tourism facility in Ho Chi Minh City that is keeping endangered species such as tigers, leopards, bears, and gibbons in captivity without legal documentation.

Authorities uncover illegal iguana farm in Ho Chi Minh City

During an inspection, Ho Chi Minh City’s Forest Protection Department discovered a non-registered facility unlawfully holding 75 green iguanas - an endangered species listed under the CITES Convention.

Vietnam’s forests show signs of wildlife recovery

Vietnam’s forests are among the most biodiverse in the world, yet their rich wildlife has long been under threat from habitat loss, degradation and unsustainable hunting through snaring.

Con Dao National Park releases 120,000 baby sea turtles into the ocean

Con Dao National Park has successfully relocated 1,800 turtle nests and released around 120,000 hatchlings safely back into the sea during nearly six months of the turtle nesting season.

Quang Tri forest rangers receive two endangered brown hornbills

The two hornbills have been identified as Anorrhinus austeni, a species listed in Group IB, endangered and precious forest animals subject to strict protection.

Over 1,300 sea turtle hatchlings return to the ocean in Nui Chua

Since April, Nui Chua National Park, part of the Nui Chua World Biosphere Reserve in southern Khanh Hoa province, has successfully rescued and released 1,301 baby turtles into the sea.

Urgent action needed to save Vietnam’s elephants from extinction

Wild elephants, long regarded as a symbol of strength in nature and closely tied to the culture and belief of many communities in Vietnam, are now facing the real risk of extinction.

91 rescued wild animals released back into Tam Dao National Park

The release, conducted in cooperation with Tam Dao National Park, aims to restore animal populations, conserve biodiversity, and reinforce natural ecosystems in the area.